Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Maryland.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $15k $16k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $15k $16k |
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$287k
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$8k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $26k |
| MERITUS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $25k |
| SAINT JAMES SCHOOL | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $25k |
| SAN MAR FAMILY & COMMUNITY | BOONSBORO, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $25k |
| CHILDREN'S VILLAGE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $15k |
| BUTTONWOOD NATURE CENTER | WAYNESBORO, PA | SUPPORT MISSION | $13k |
| CHILDREN IN NEED INC | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $13k |
| STAR COMMUNITY | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $11k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WASHINGTON COUNTY | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $10k |
| SECOND CHANCE GARAGE INC | FREDERICK, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $10k |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE AGING | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSIONSUPPORT MISSION | $10k |
| GIRLS INC OF WASHINGTON COUNTY | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $8k |
| MARYLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATION INC | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $8k |
| ARC OF WASHINGTON COUNTY | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $8k |
| BCA-CV INC | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $8k |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON CO | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $8k |
| ITS A BLESSING TO BE A BLESSING | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $8k |
| HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $6k |
| BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $6k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MD FOUNDATION | ADELPHI, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $6k |
| BROOKE'S HOUSE | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $5k |
| CEDAR CREST COLLEGE | ALLENTOWN, PA | SUPPORT MISSION | $5k |
| HAGERSTOWN AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $5k |
| POTOMAC PLAYMAKERS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $5k |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | HAGERSTOWN, MD | SUPPORT MISSION | $5k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Secretary of THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC received $15,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC reported $1M in total revenue and $406k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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